Senior Central Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Financial Reporting (Global)

Prepare schedules, appendices and notes for theannual

financial report and the quarterly financial management reports

in compliance with International Public Sector Accounting

Standards (IPSAS) for accurate and timely submission to

Finance Accounting Division (FAD).

Prepare otherGlobal report requirements (e.g. United

Nations system wide financial data reporting exercise)

Provide support to FAD on the needed financial analysis and

investigation on abnormal account movements.

Central Closing of Accounts

Assist FAD in the year-end and monthly centralized closing of

accounts procedures.

Execute centralized processes which includes but not limited to

overhead run, asset depreciation, foreign exchange revaluation,

reinstatement, carryforward of accounts to new fiscal year and

various adjustments and technical accounting system closing

controls and procedures.

Prepare accounts analysis (e.g. assets accounts, open goods

receipts and invoice receipts, foreign exchange revaluation,

overhead analyses, etc.) and coordinate with Offices the

clearing of accounts or take the necessary action to correct

errors.

Project Financial Reporting (Global)

Coordinate the proper and timely submissions of Multi-Partner

Trust Fund (MPTF),(CERF), (UNTFHS), (UNFPA) and(UNDP-PCA PDR)s

donor financialreports, coordinate with missions in all aspects with regards to

maintainingcentral reporting accounts relevant to these

funding schemes including financial report clearance,

consolidation, upload to donor reporting system, payment

request issuance and settlement of refunds.

Liaise/coordinate with MPTF, CERF, UNTFHS, UNFPA, UNDP-

PCA PDR portfolio managers and Offices implementing

these funded projects, as necessary.

Others

Prepare periodic and ad hoc request by various internal and

external stakeholders.

Prepare the business requirement and perform testing

procedures during development stage for automation of

financial reports in the system in view of streamlining the

business process. Liaise with the business analysts with

respect to any required system changes to meet the needs of

the organization, as prior approved by FAD.

Develop SOPs and Work instruction manuals on the processes

being handled.

Provide support during audits (internal and external) on

preparation of schedules and answering queries.

Contribute in making recommendations on both procedural and

policy improvements and efficiencies in accounting in the above

areas and other financial matters in view of strengthening

internal controls to protect the Organization's assets and reduce

the risk of fraud and mismanagement.

Conduct training onaccounting, procedures, and policies

relevant to the team's function, as necessary.

Manage the requests and inquiries on the team's assigned

mailboxes and ticketing tool (Fincoorp).

Perform other administrative and accounting functions as may

be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

University degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field from an

accredited academic institution.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is an advantage

EXPERIENCE

Minimum five years of relevant work experience in the field of accounting,

finance, budgeting, audit experience an advantage.

SKILLS

Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards or

International Financial Reporting Standards

Sound knowledge of accounting systems and/or SAP or Oracle

Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications;

knowledge of other IT packages and their implementation is an advantage.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

LANGUAGES

Required

Fluency in English (oral and written)

Desirable

Working knowledge of Spanish or French